9 injured in crash on I-10 in Goodyear
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Nine people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 10 near Estrella Parkway in Goodyear, fire department officials said. The crash blocked several lanes and caused heavy traffic in the area, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. >> For real-time traffic conditions, click...
Avondale Classroom Rocked As Teacher Aide Jailed Over Alleged 8th Grade Relationship
An Avondale classroom is at the center of a criminal investigation after a teacher aide was taken into police custody Friday on allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an eighth-grade student. Families who live near the school said the news felt like a gut punch, and detectives are still working the case with few details released publicly so far.
Mystery Killing Shakes Quiet West Phoenix Block
Before sunrise Thursday, a quiet west Phoenix neighborhood turned into a crime scene after officers found a man shot to death inside a home. Police pronounced him dead at the scene as homicide detectives moved in, taping off the block and going door to door in search of anything that might explain how the night took such a violent turn.
Suspect identified, arrested after fatal stabbing in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — The suspect in an April 8 stabbing in north Phoenix was identified and arrested Friday, according to authorities. Romano Smith, 36, was booked into jail on one count of murder after killing another adult man following a fight. Officers responded around 1 p.m. to the stabbing near...
Several people fire dozens of shots at house party in Litchfield Park, video shows
PHOENIX — Surveillance video obtained by 12News appears to show at least three people shooting dozens of rounds in a neighborhood in Litchfield Park during a house party. Multiple juveniles were injured in the shooting, according to officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a home...
2 minors among 5 shot in Tolleson, police say
TOLLESON, Ariz. - Five people were shot, including two minors, near a Tolleson home overnight. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. on April 18 near 95th Avenue and Buckeye Road. "While investigating the scene and interviewing witnesses, multiple individuals arrived at nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds," Phoenix Police said. Five...
9 people shot in separate overnight shootings in West Valley | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - Two separate overnight shootings in the West Valley have left nine people, including six minors, injured; Phoenix looks to implement new rules for homeless services in city parks; and more — here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, April 18, 2026. 1. Suspect...
Police searching for suspect accused of shooting two men
Phoenix Police are searching for a suspect accused of firing shots from his car at an apartment complex, striking two victims.
Albuquerque Suspect Breaks Bones In Wild Phoenix Bust Over Jailbreak Plot
Crisantos "Ventex" Garcia, a 34-year-old from Albuquerque, is behind bars after federal agents say a bold jailbreak scheme brought him to a hard stop in Phoenix. Investigators allege Garcia was gearing up for a violent escape operation, stockpiling firearms, ammunition, cash and a stolen vehicle, and even talking about stashing weapons at a hospital. FBI Phoenix detectives say that when agents moved...
Albuquerque suspect arrested in Phoenix in alleged inmate escape plot
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AZFamily) — An Albuquerque man with ties to Phoenix is facing federal drug trafficking and firearms charges after an FBI investigation uncovered an alleged plan to arm an inmate during an escape attempt. Court documents say agents searched three northwest Albuquerque homes tied to Crisantos “Ventex” Garcia,...

















